Historic Fires of Fall River on Lizzie Borden Podcast
Author and podcaster extraordinaire, Richard Behrens, has just posted the podcast of an interview he conducted with me about my latest book, Historic Fires of Fall River (History Press, 2016). If you crave Fall River history, like I do, or just want to hear about how the city burned down again and again, only to […]
New Book on Fall River History: America’s Voices: An Oral History of Fall River, Massachusetts from 1900 to 1950
You can preorder through the Fall River Historical Society (see the details on the advert below) or order them directly through Amazon at this link. $22.00 There is a little bit of Lizzie Borden in this book as well, from those whose families encountered or met her or were related to her contemporaries! The list […]
Fall River History Club Call for Presenters
The Fall River History Club, founded in 2007 by Al Lima and Stefani Koorey, is seeking presenters on topics related to the history of Fall River, Massachusetts, or the surrounding communities. Talks can be on almost any subject related to this area. Some of the talks we have had in the past include: Fall River’s […]
Harry E. Widdows (1939-2014) ~ With Sadness and with Sorrow
He Is Not Dead I cannot say, and I will not say That he is dead. He is just away. With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since he lingers there. And you oh […]
Lizzie Borden Events at the Raynham Public Library
On Wednesday, April 2, 2014, I will be presenting a lecture titled “Lizzie Borden in Popular Culture” at the Raynham Public Library in Raynham, Massachusetts. The event is free and open to the public. Lecture begins at 1 PM. She’s everywhere! She’s everywhere!
Mock Lizzie Borden Trial on C-Span
This oldie but goodie, from September 16, 1997, and posted on C-SPAN. It cannot be embedded here, but you can go watch the 90 minute show here. Note the judges: William Rehnquist and Sandra Day O’Connor. This moot court concerned the case of Lizzie Borden, who in 1892 was accused of murdering her father and […]
1883 Fall River Atlas in High Resolution
The men of the Fall River Historical Society (Michael Martins and Dennis A. Binette) shared with me a wonderful thing that I now wish to share with you. The State Library of Massachusetts has digitized and placed online the complete volume of the 1883 Fall River City Atlas. It is a lovely thing to behold […]